verb
misbid
Misbid (verb) means to injure; mistreat.
verb
1
To injure; mistreat.
2
To insult; offend.
3
To make an incorrect offer or bid.
4
To bid incorrectly; bid higher or lower than actual.
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Etymology
From the fusion of Middle English misbidden (to mistreat; equivalent to mis- + bid) and Middle English misbeden (“to mistreat; abuse; outrage; offend; insult”), from Old English misbēodan (“to ill-use, injure, do wrong to, announce wrongly”), equivalent to mis- + bid (“to offer, declare”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of misbid?
"misbid" (verb) means to injure; mistreat.
What are the different meanings of misbid?
"misbid" has 3 main meanings: 1. To injure; mistreat; 2. To insult; offend; 3. To make an incorrect offer or bid.